Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

"The Major Attributes of Leadership," by Napoleon Hill:

1. Unwavering Courage: like we say at the studio: "Courage of the Tiger"

2. Self-Control: self control of character, financial self control, self control around friends and family

3. A Keen Sense of Justice: I think all Scouts are Justice Fighters in their hearts.  That's why we do our best to follow the Scout Law and Oath.

4. Definiteness of Decision: Strong spirit.  "Spirit of the Dragon."

5. Definiteness of Plans: like all our Scout Leaders have told us before, "Plan the work and work the plan."

6. The Habit of Doing More Than Paid: the spirit of the Order of the Arrow: cheerful service.  Not sometimes, all the time.

7. A Pleasing Personality: a level of humility, easy to communicate with, listens well and has a desire to help

8. Sympathy and Understanding: especially as a young Scout in the various leadership positions.  You won't be successful just because you told someone to do something.  They won't listen for long.  Compassion.

9. Mastery of Detail: Attention to detail..."Kempo is in the details."  Details make your work professional.  Details get you A's in school instead of B's or C's. 

10. Willingness to Assume Full Responsibility: the hardest part of leadership: if followers make mistakes and become incompetent, it is the leader who has failed

11. Cooperation: be a team!  Understand the abilities of each person on your team, highlight their special abilities, and everyone wins.

Are you a leader every day in every way?  It's a lot to live up to, but you're Scouts, so you can do it!

See you at the top!

Sensei Brian Colwell
Martial Arts Superhero &
3rd Generation Eagle Scout Ninja
We Love Kempo Martial Arts Studio
"For the Love of the Martial Arts"
San Diego, CA 92128